About This Masters Degree

Course Description

The programmes provide high quality and up-to-date training in theory, practice and research in clinical and community psychology. All teaching is informed by the distinct UEL DClinPsy perspective: where psychological processes are understood in direct relation to social and cultural contexts, diversity and inequalities. The programmes provide training with the same strong emphasis on the historical and current social, political and cultural issues that affect clinical and community psychology provision.

The programmes are situated in our School of Psychology, a large and well-established scholarly community, with a strong record for delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research and consultancy. Students will benefit from excellent teaching and research facilities located in a purpose-built block (a major refurbishment of which was completed in 2008) with new experimental facilities, dedicated research laboratories (virtual reality technology, eye-tracking equipment and EEG suite) new teaching accommodation, and a well-stocked library of test equipment.

Programme structure: We aim to provide flexibility in learning patterns to meet the varying needs of students from a variety of backgrounds and current employment statuses. There are 10 modules available, 6 taught and research modules and 4 placement modules.

Students may tailor their training choices to fit with their interests, current employment roles and future career ambitions. The level of qualification sought can be matched accordingly. The programme is highly flexible, and may be taken in part-time or full-time modes. Student may enrol in Semester A (September) or Semester B (February).

Students must obtain 180 credits, including credits obtained via core modules (Clinical & Community Psychology Theory & Practice and the Research Methods & Dissertation) to be eligible for the MSc.

Students obtaining 120 credits (by passing 4 taught or placement modules, which need not include the core/research modules) are eligible for the PG Diploma. Students obtaining 60 credits (by passing 2 taught or placement modules, which need not include the core/research modules) are eligible for the PG Certificate.

UEL Postgraduate Scholarship
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20+ Awards

The UEL Postgraduate Scholarship is a 50% fee waiver on tuition fees. Scholarship is awarded based on an application process, open to applicants who meet the criteria below:Students will only be able to apply for an award if they meet all of the following criteria: • Have applied for a postgraduate taught masters at UEL starting in September 2016 • Studying full-time or part-time • Fee assessed as a Home/EU student • Studying on campus at UELExcludes those studying • With a collaborative partner • Via online or distance learning • A PGCE course • Professional Diploma in Architecture Part 2 or March Architecture • Integrated Masters, Professional Doctorates, MPhil, PhD

Value of Scholarship(s)

50 per cent discount on tuition fees

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have applied for a postgraduate taught course, starting in September 2016, and be studying at one of our campuses.

Application Procedure

An application form is available on our website and students who meet the criteria above will automatically be invited to apply for our scholarship scheme. Decisions will be based on the quality of the student’s application. Applications will be assessed internally by relevant member of staff.

Further Information

Part-time fee waiver
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20+ Awards

Students will only be able to apply for an award if they meet all of the following criteria: • Have applied for a postgraduate taught masters at UEL that starts in September 2016 • Be a part-time postgraduate student (in attendance) studying at least 50% of a full time course • Be fee assessed as a Home/EU student • Be classified as ‘home’ for tuition fee purposes and meet standard residency requirements • Be studying on campus at UELExcludes those studying: • With a collaborative partner • Via online or distance learning • A PGCE course • Professional Diploma in Architecture Part 2 or March Architecture • Integrated Masters, Professional Doctorates, MPhil, PhD In addition, MA Social Work students are also not eligible to apply if they are in receipt of government funding.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£500

Eligibility

You must be on a low income (up to £18,200 or £26,000 with a partner) and receiving one of four qualifying benefits. These are: Job Seekers’ Allowance (income based), Income Support, Housing Benefit and New Deal Allowance.

Application Procedure

An application form is available on our website. Decisions will be based on the quality of the student’s application. Applications will be assessed internally by relevant member of staff.

Further Information

Early Payment Discount
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20+ Awards

If you’re starting your postgraduate course in September 2016, you can save five per cent on your course fees by paying them in full. Pay your tuition fees early, before 23rd September 2016, we will give you a five per cent discount on your tuition fees.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Five per cent discount on course fees

Eligibility

Pay your tuition fees early, before 23rd September 2016

Application Procedure

No application necessary

Further Information

Alumni Scholarship
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20+ Awards

You should previously have been awarded an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree, professional doctorate or a postgraduate research degree from UEL or one of its predecessor institutions, such as the Polytechnic of East London. You cannot apply for the alumni discount if your course involves distance learning or if you are studying towards a master’s and diploma in Architecture (RIBA Part 2), a PGCE, a post-compulsory education and training (PCET) course or any short course or courses worth less than 120 credits.

Value of Scholarship(s)

15 per cent discount on tuitions fees

Eligibility

If you’re a member of UEL’s Alumni Association, you are automatically eligible for 15 per cent off your postgraduate fees*. The offer applies to all UEL alumni, however long ago they graduated.

Application Procedure

Please include on your application form that you previously studied at UEL, and include your old student ID number. The 15 per cent discount will be deducted from your tuition fees after any other scholarships, and before any early payment discount is applied. It can also be used alongside other scholarships and funding.

Further Information

International Scholarships
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20+ Awards

An international scholarship at UEL covers part of the cost of course fees. Scholarships are highly sought after and the process of applying for scholarships is often competitive and carries deadline dates. The amount awarded is assessed on a case by case basis and is often up to £4000 off tuition fees per year.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £4,000

Eligibility

You must have filled out an application to study at UEL prior to applying for the scholarship (we will ask for your UEL application reference number)

Application Procedure

To qualify for a scholarship you must first make an application to study at UEL before applying for any of the scholarships. After you’ve done this, you should then use the links below to apply for the scholarship quoting your application reference number.

Further Information

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology, social psychology, counselling, education, nursing, medicine or a related health and social welfare discipline, with a minimum 2.1 classification (or equivalent).International Students: Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

Last Updated

08 December 2016

Course Fees

Sept 2017 UK/EU/Full-time £8,100 Sept 2017 International £12,480

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